Drone bird wings revealed impressive flight characteristics

Researchers from Stanford University have created a drone PigeonBot, covering his wings real feathers of pigeons. As reported by the witnesses of the tests, the drone he was flying so well that in the future may contribute to changes in aircraft design.

The artificial wings of the drone covered every four dozens of pigeon feathers was created by connecting artificial "wrist" and "fingers" through elastic synthetic ligaments.

The researchers found that by changing the inclination of these elements can change the whole shape of the wings, allowing the drone to make sharp turns in the air like a real bird.

The team also found that the tiny "hooks" on the feathers automatically bind them and prevent them to retreat too far from each other. This mechanism plays an important role in the cooperative functioning of the feathers.

Translated by «Yandex.Translator»